Officials in Dolton, Ill., called the purchase a rare opportunity. But some residents questioned whether the village, ...

A veteran who died in Chicago without any recollection of their life has been memorialized in a funeral service with military ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost made history by becoming the first pope from the United States — a stunning decision that Chicagoans ...

Since white smoke billowed in May from the Sistine Chapel and Pope Leo XIV was elected Pope Francis' successor, the new pope's childhood home — a small, two-story house in Dolton, Illinois, about 20 ...

The Archdiocese of Chicago hosted a celebration at Rate Field on Saturday, June 14, honoring Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV.

City leaders voted at their June 18 meeting to designate St. Adalbert’s Parish in the Pilsen neighborhood as a Designated ...

The City Council on Wednesday approved the landmark designation for the Pilsen church’s sanctuary but not other buildings on the site. A non-denominational church is interested in the property.

The Archdiocese of Chicago has scheduled a Mass and a special program June 14 to celebrate the election and inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, a native son of the Windy City.

The Archdiocese of Chicago's website said that tickets for the event, which cost $5, were released May 30. The Archdiocese of Chicago said 10,000 tickets were sold in the first 15 minutes, WGN ...

Bishop Larry Sullivan, vicar general of the Archdiocese of Chicago, right, and the Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, rector of Holy Name Cathedral, talk about the election of the new pope Thursday. AP ...

The Archdiocese of Chicago has removed two priests from active ministry as it investigates sex abuse allegations leveled against both of them. The archdiocese announced the development on Saturday ...